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Summer is almost here and the soundtrack is slowly starting to come into focus. As May rolls along, we\u2019ve got some truly eagerly-awaited projects releasing this week, with one superstar making sure no one else gets any oxygen over the next 48 hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Drake<\/a> not only dropped his long-awaited Iceman<\/span>, but he also delivered two more albums! The 6 God will be what everyone is talking about this weekend, but there\u2019s also other great music dropping today. We get the new FIFA World Cup anthem from Shakira<\/a> and Burna Boy<\/a>; plus the ageless queen Mya<\/a> releases her first album in eight years.<\/p>\n A pair of West Coast legends and Death Row compadres are back in the saddle, as Kurupt<\/a> and Snoop Dogg<\/a> deliver their latest.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tank and The Bangas<\/a> drop the final installment in their critically-acclaimed Balloon<\/span> series. We\u2019re also getting the new project from Shaggy<\/a>, and a gorgeous new track from Jorja Smith<\/a>. Giveon<\/a> delivers his new album, and we get the live version of Victoria Mon\u00e9t<\/a>\u2019s standout single.\u00a0<\/p>\n Each week, Okayplayer<\/span> will deliver a roundup of all the latest new heat from some of our favorite artists. Check out the latest offerings in our playlist below:\u00a0<\/p>\n Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the Colombian pop star and Afrobeats king team up for this single in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The two have great chemistry on a track that celebrates world cultures.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ahead of her major tour with Bruno Mars, and following her earning her culinary school diploma, the singer returns with this live version of her standout single.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Dogghouse may be divided (looking at you, Daz) but these two still work well together. Good to see that classic Death Row camaraderie remains intact.\u00a0<\/p>\n Come for the Blog Era nostalgia and stay for the catchy tunes and early 2000s-referencing music video. The two stars team up for their first collaboration in close to 15 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n This gorgeous track comes complete with an infectious instrumental from P2J, and bouncy energy that sounds perfect for the dancefloor. It\u2019s also destined to become a summer anthem for anyone looking to hit the club.<\/p>\n The two legends teamed up for their collaborative project No Country For Old Men, and now the Public Enemy frontman and founding member of The Doors finally deliver a track to streaming.\u00a0<\/p>\n Okay\u2013serious question: is Fiend arguably the most underrated NOLA rapper of all time? The Louisiana representer returns with this stellar single, reminding everyone that he should be a lot higher on your \u201cGreatest Rappers\u201d lists.\u00a0<\/p>\n This is a high-powered romp that champions the life of partying and fast living. This is the kind of upbeat crossover record built for the festival circuit\u2013and that\u2019s not a bad thing. Full of youthful energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Texas rap legend has been on an unbelievable run over the past few months, and he knows that he\u2019s in the sweet spot when it comes to craft. This is an artist that knows who he is\u2013and more importantly, he knows how to deliver.\u00a0<\/p>\nNEW SONGS<\/h3>\n
SHAKIRA & BURNA BOY – \u201cDAI DAI\u201d<\/h3>\n
VICTORIA MON\u00c9T – \u201cLET ME\u201d (LIVE RENDITION)<\/h3>\n
KURUPT FEAT. SNOOP DOGG – \u201cSURVIVAL\u201d<\/h3>\n
MGK & WIZ KHALIFA – \u201cGIRL NEXT DOOR\u201d<\/h3>\n
JORJA SMITH – \u201cWHAT\u2019S DONE IS DONE\u201d<\/h3>\n
CHUCK D & JOHN DENSMORE – \u201cEVERY TICK TICK TICK\u201d<\/h3>\n
FIEND – \u201cSADISTIC\u201d<\/h3>\n
STEVE AOKI, BIA & DESTROY LONELY – \u201cYOUNG\u201d<\/h3>\n
PAUL WALL – \u201cELBOW ROOM\u201d<\/h3>\n
HIT-BOY – \u201cNATIONAL TV\u201d<\/h3>\n